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Name: Lanie Schultz High School: South Park Grade: 12 Position: Libero Background Info: Schultz has been playing volleyball at South Park since 7th grade, and is a four-year starter and letter winner at South Park High School. This is her second year being a team captain and has achieved the following honors throughout the last few years: defensive player of the year for the past 3 years voted on by her peers, 1st, 2nd and 3rd team all section, 2020 section champion, and twice player of the week. Lanie has played club volleyball now for four years starting at Kokoro and has played for Pittsburgh Elite the last two years. She has been able to maintain being a High Honor Roll student throughout her academic career and is a member of the National Honor Society. Additionally, she was the recipient of the Presidential Recognition Award. While maintaining a 4.2 GPA, she has also played Softball for 10 years for South Park, PA Renegades and Keystone Kombat, as well as basketball for 2 years. After graduation, she plans to study to become a physicians assistant, and is looking to extend her volleyball career further into college. Quotes from South Park coach Chad Farrington: "Lanie is a player that is extremely determined, focused and driven. She came in as a freshman, impressed enough to earn the starting libero position on varsity, and has owned that role for our team since. While some might have been satisfied by that early success, Lanie has improved each and every day, and that speaks volume to her character. She's developed into one of the best defensive players in the WPIAL, and has been an exceptional leader for our team over her career and two years as team captain. She leads our team in digs and serve recieve, but the unmeasurables are where she really stands out. Her understanding of the game, movement on the court, covering of hitters, reading of hitters, her passion, fire and energy are truly what makes her a special player. She's also such an outstanding role model for her peers and underclassmen. Having a larger than normal freshman class getting to watch Lanie and how she plays the game is a true gift. Just from me personally, having Lanie these last 4 years has been nothing short of amazing!" |